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TAKING ACTION ON ICE AND OTHER DRUGS

  Labor Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas has today welcomed new investment in to stage three of the Ice Action Plan. The Andrews Labor Government is stepping up the fight against ice and drug addiction, with new rehabilitation beds and thousands more treatment places and..

HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE IN WERRIBEE

More Victorian students will get the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Round one of the Music Instrument Grants saw Iramoo Primary School receive $5000 for 2 electric drum kits, 2 electric bass guitars, 3 HSV mixers. Member for..

Special Exemption For First Home Buyers In Defence Forces

Victorian members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are set to receive a special exemption under the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). Recognising that ADF personnel often cannot live at home while they serve abroad or live on base, the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Budget 2017/18 includes..

Keeping Melbourne The Ultimate Sports And Events Capital

The Andrews Labor Government will ensure Melbourne remains the global home of sport and entertainment, by giving Melbourne Park the best facilities in the world. Treasurer Tim Pallas and Minister for Sport John Eren today announced $271.55 million to complete the third stage of the..

Indonesian Bank Chooses Melbourne For Its Australian HQ

In a win for Victoria, Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has chosen Melbourne as the home for its Australian headquarters, joining the growing list of international companies establishing head offices in Victoria. Meeting with representatives from Indonesia’s financial regulator Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) and BNI, Treasurer..

MORE SUPPORT FOR NEW PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN WERRIBEE

  New parents and their babies in Werribee will receive even more support under an expansion of the Maternal Child Health Service. Tim Pallas, Member for Werribee today announced that 37,000 families will now be able to rely on expanded Enhanced Maternal and Child Health..

Victoria’s Economy Continues To Lead The Nation

Victoria is once again the only jurisdiction in Australia with above trend economic growth and improving momentum, according to the latest ANZ Stateometer report. The ANZ Stateometer report says Victoria’s strong result was due to solid labour market conditions, strong housing market and finance commitments,..

VISIT REGIONAL VICTORIA

What’s on in Wangaratta over Easter: Brown Brothers Easter Festival,15 to 16 April 2017 Relaxing day in the gardens of the Brown Brothers Winery at Milawa.  Heaps of activities and fun for the whole family.  Including jumping castles, four course lunch at Patricia’s Table and..

SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN THE WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

  Vulnerable families in the Werribee electorate are set to benefit from a new intensive family and early parenting support program. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $789,921 over two years in The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency’s Werribee..

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR VICTORIAN DISABILITY AWARDS

The Andrews Labor Government is searching for outstanding people who empower and support Victorians with a disability. Nominations are now open for this year’s Victorian Disability Awards and called for people to help recognise those leading the way in creating a fairer, more inclusive community…

WEST GATE TUNNEL: VITAL ALTERNATIVE FOR THE WEST

  The Andrews Labor Government today announced that a consortium headlined by John Holland and CPB Contractors has been selected to build the West Gate Tunnel Project. The selection of a design and builder follows an extensive competitive process with the world’s most experienced constructors…

WERRIBEE LOCALS URGED TO KICK START ACTIVE APRIL

Everyone in the Werribee electorate – no matter their age or ability – are being challenged to improve their fitness and health and commit to 30 minutes of physical activity a day in April. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today called on all Victorians to..

Statement on the new location for the Youth Justice Facility

  On 15 March I joined the Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos and Wyndham Mayor Henry Barlow to announce a new location for a youth justice facility. The new location is west of Werribee, in the vicinity of CherryCreek. Last month, the Government..

YOUNG PEOPLE IN WERRIBEE GIVING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES

New funding by the Andrews Labor Government will give secondary students in the Werribee electorate the chance to volunteer and get involved in their local communities in 2017. A total of four schools, including Manor Lakes P-12 College, three campuses of Warringa Park School, Werribee..

BOOST FOR EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS IN WERRIBEE

Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds  of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across..

GETTING ON WITH CREATING A STRONGER YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM

The Victorian Government recently announced a range of measures to improve the youth justice system in Victoria. After too many years of inaction by the previous Government, we have been required to take action, to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of Victorians. I recognise..